Papyrus
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Definition:
Papyrus is the name of an Egyptian plant whose reeds are slit and placed in layers in order to form a paper -- the word paper comes from the word papyrus. Papyrus was used as a writing material by those in Egypt for 4000 years.
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Papyrus and Egyptian Writing
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Papyrus
Article explains the process of writing on papyrus and the historical significance of papyrus.
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